Assistive technology

Assistive Technology – What is it?

Assistive technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment or software that is used to increase, maintain, or improve an individual’s ability to perform daily tasks. It is designed to support security and safety, whilst providing a less intrusive living environment.

Olympus Care Services were formed by Northamptonshire County Council and are one of several providers. Their Assistive Technology (AT) Team supports individuals with:

Epilepsy

Hearing difficulties

Sight impairment

Forgetfulness

Physical frailty and who are prone to falls

Learning disability

Their team of professionals have and continue to make a huge impact on the lives of hundreds of people by:

Helping customers to remain in their own homes, instead of residential care.

Enabling customers to quickly contact someone in an emergency.

Ensuring visually impaired customer are able to move safely around their home.

2017 marks 25 years of Northamptonshire Carers. Quarter of a century in supporting local Carers. Everyone deserves a break and this year we plan to raise £500,000 to purchase holiday homes to give Carers a relaxing break for the next quarter of a century.

Our Carer Cafes give you a chance to meet other Carers whilst bringing the person you care-for if you choose to.
Our Carers Cafe in Wellingborough meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1-3pm at our offices on Midland Road.

The Patient Participation Group from the Parks GP Surgery, covering Roade, Blisworth, Grangepark and Hanslope attend this Coffee Morning each month giving Carers information and support.
AS part of our Primary Care Interface work we also attend this group on a monthly basis, the third Tuesday of the Month
New Carers can call in to see what services are available to Carers in Northamptonshire.

Our Coffee Morning in Northampton meets fortnightly on Fridays, 10am-12noon at St Michael's Church Rooms, Perry Street.
On the 1st Friday of the month it incorporates a benefits advice surgery from the Community Law Service. Although you do not need to book to attend the Coffee Morning, you do for the benefits surgery.

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2017 marks 25 years of Northamptonshire Carers. Quarter of a century in supporting local Carers. Everyone deserves a break and this year we plan to raise £500,000 to purchase holiday homes to give Carers a relaxing break for the next quarter of a century.

Northamptonshire Carers has been working with GP practices since 2007. Evidence shows that carers who are receiving support from us are less likely to go back to the surgery with stress and anxiety related issues.

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We offer a wide range of ways to contact us and access support. For some people online is best so we offer online options to refer yourself to us whilst completing a self assessment which can be followed up with a more detailed assessment if required.

The term 'Carer' can often be confusing. We use it in terms of someone who provides support for a relative or friend who has a disability, long-term illness or other additional needs. Sometimes the term 'Carer' can get mixed up for those who work for care agencies and care homes.

Our Carers Support Line provides a confidential service to support the needs of Adult and Young Carers, including Parent Carers.
The service can be accessed by Carers, professionals or anyone with a Carer related enquiry or issue.

There was a full house for the annual Northamptonshire Jane Roebuck Carers Awards on Wednesday 24 January 2018 which brought together carers from across Northamptonshire to acknowledge and celebrate the fantastic contribution that they make to the county.

We provide short breaks for Carers and their families at our holiday lodges in Suffolk. Carers can purchase a break privately but unfortunately our free places are now full and we have closed our waiting list until further notice.

Northamptonshire Carers have purchased a number of memberships around the county, including swimming, jacuzzi, steam rooms, specialist activity classes etc. in various leisure centres, health clubs and hotels.

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